Rein Amels believes series construction of modern ships holds the key to efficient green ship demolition as well.

The co-founder of Dutch shipowning and recycling startup Elegant Exit Co has been both shipowner and shipbuilder. On the owning side, he served as managing director of W-O Shipping and Beluga Genchart. He also owns several ships in the fleet of Delfzijl-based multipurpose operator Amasus Shipping.